I completed W5R2* this morning without any real drama but, after feeling really good throughout the first 8 minute running stint, I tried to add a little bit more speed during the second one which resulted in much huffing and puffing.

I have a follow up visit to the physio tomorrow but I have had no issues at all with my knees in the last 3 weeks so I am expecting everything to be OK. I have been doing my strengthening exercises, including the dreaded single-leg squats, but my left hip is still an issue. The pain, which was a screaming burning sensation three weeks ago, is now less severe but still very much there. We'll see how things go.

Yeah! Well done, Dunder You're very brave trying to run faster - I don't try to increase speed, I'm just content to get through without 1) stopping and 2) inadvertently kissing the tarmac. Hope the visit to the physio goes well tomorrow. Now I'm off to imagine what a single-legged squat looks like.

Good luck for w5r3. Everyone kept telling me keep it slow and I avoided injury, so I'd like to pass the same advice on to you. I find it's best to stay slow for the first 5-10mins of a run, then my body sort of naturally starts to go faster, I find a rhythm, and it all gets easier. You'll find your own natural pace too, but in meantime be careful not to overstretch yourself, even though sounds like you're doing really well! The longer runs will be a revelation, learning how your body naturally wants to run 😊